Most investors believe they make rational decisions, but in reality, this is often not the case. Why do investors sometimes act irrationally and make decisions based on emotions rather than facts? Behavioral finance is an aspect of financial markets worth exploring. Most investors believe they make rational decisions, yet, in reality, this is often not the case. A wide range of biases can influence decision-making, even if the investor is unaware of it. Understanding the financial psychology that...

... inflation, customers are less willing to purchase durable goods, making gasoline and diesel, de facto, essential goods (at least for car owners). The profitability of this segment depends on whether Wildberries can purchase fuel on the exchange, where prices are significantly lower than in wholesale. Additionally, in Russia, unlike many European countries, excise duties are paid by oil refineries, not gas stations, which also benefits fuel retail. Overall, the company is desperately looking for ...

... the evening of July 20, raising $900 million. According to The Block, this represents the largest funding round ever completed by a company in the crypto industry. On Tuesday, July 20, the cryptocurrency market experienced a weak day, with Bitcoin's price falling below the $30,000 mark for the first time since mid-June. However, this day proved to be historic for the crypto industry due to record investments. Crypto exchange FTX announced the completion of its Series B funding round on the evening ...

... must be thoroughly vetted; it is unwise to entrust your money to the first startup you come across. Low liquidity. Stocks cannot be sold with a couple of clicks on the stock exchange; investors will have to independently find a buyer and negotiate the price. Where and how to invest? There are only two methods: Find a buyer independently, which comes with significant risks of encountering inexperienced managers or falling victim to scams. Turn to already existing platforms. A crowdfunding platform is ...

... for regional development. Export development strengthens the country's economic position in the international arena. Impact on investors: For investors, Rosneft represents a stable source of dividend payments, as well as attractive prospects for share price growth. Continued investments in production and refining, as well as environmental sustainability and digitalization, strengthen the company's position in the market and increase its capitalization.